Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W330

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and W330.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.